Information on Shinmoedake (Mt Kirishima)
Information from Kagoshima Tourism as of 1 March 2018: An eruption is still ongoing at Mt. Shinmoe in the Kirishima mountain range, and the volcano alert level is maintained at level 3, do not approach...
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Instagrammable Food Guide To Tokyo
Eddy’s Ice Cream By Tara Milk Tea Everyone is always asking about Tokyo food, and I figured if I’m going to do this, why not make my first food list about all the Instagrammable spots. So here you have...
View ArticleTanto Tulip Festival 2018
Partners Information: Tanto Tulip Festival 2018 is on again this year from mid to late April! The festival showcases 1,000,000 planted tulips of about 300 different varieties. 100,000 of these tulips...
View ArticleOedo Fukagawa Sakura Matsuri
Partners Information: Cherry Blossom Viewing Aboard Traditional Japanese Boats Monzen-nakacho (formerly Fukagawa) in eastern Tokyo is an area defined by its warm, friendly community. During the cherry...
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Ben Ungermann in Japan – part 2
Now for part 2 of my wonderful Japan trip (see part 1 here): Onomichi After eating my fill of the freshest seafood it was time to explore more of the natural beauty in Onomichi. I took a rope car to...
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Guide to Nagano, Kanazawa, Takayama and Shirakawago
Australian YouTuber Chloe Ting‘s guide to Nagano, Kanazawa, Takayama and Shirakawago Most people who have been to Japan have travelled through the main cities of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. If you’re...
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Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2018
The Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale will be held for 51 days, from 29 July to 17 September 2018. Held once every three years, this international art festival features exhibitions of contemporary artworks...
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1-day Mt Fuji Shibazakura Tour
Partners Information: About 800,000 shibazakura (moss phlox) plants bloom at the base of Mt.Fuji. Pink, white and violet flower carpets spread across a 2.4 hectare site. Join this 1-Day Round Trip...
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Takayama Spring Kimono Walk
Partners Information: Takayama Spring Kimono Walk The Takayama Spring Kimono Walk event will take place from April 21st. Dress up in Kimono and enjoy walking along the ancient streets in Takayama! It...
View ArticleTateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 2018
Partners information: The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route will open in full on Sunday, 15th April 2018. Get excited! Visitors will be able to walk between snow walls that are nearly 20 meters high. We...
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Japan Off the Beaten Path: Kanmangafuchi Abyss in Nikko
Be careful climbing down into the Kanmangafuchi Abyss, it’s slippery! We’ve all been there. Caught in a horde of eager tourists – and yes that has been you at some point – dozens of cameras and iPads...
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Wisteria Festival at Ashikaga Flower Park
Partners Information: Wisteria Festival at Ashikaga Flower Park Enjoy wisteria flowers in full bloom with more than 350 wisteria trees, including a 150 year old large wisteria tree with its 600 tatami...
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Hotel Wing International Premium Kanazawa Ekimae opens
Partners Information: ‘Hotel Wing International Premium Kanazawa Ekimae’ opened Sunday, 1 April 2018. Hotel Wing International Premium Kanazawa Ekimae was designed by architect Ryuzo Shirae. This...
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Discover Japan with MSC Cruises
In August this year, MSC Splendida will set sail on an eight-night round-trip from Yokohama, taking in some of Japan’s most beautiful natural, historic and present-day sights. In Japan, each port...
View ArticleGreater Tokyo Pass on sale now
Partners Information: The Greater Tokyo Pass on sale now The Greater Tokyo Pass is a special 3-day ticket allowing the user unlimited rides on railway and streetcars operated by 12 companies, and...
View ArticleTateyama Kurobe Option Ticket on sale now
Partners Information: JR East and JR West have joined forces once again to sell the convenient Tateyama Kurobe Option Ticket (one-way) for tourists visiting Japan from overseas. This ticket allows...
View ArticleCycling Shimanami Event Applications Open
Partners Information: Setouchi Shimanami Kaido International Cycling Event Cycling Shimanami 2018 Cycle across highway bridges with views of the beautiful islands of the Seto Inland Sea! Every course...
View ArticleAccess to Mt Aso crater resumed
Partners Information: Access to Kumamoto Prefecture’s Mt Aso has restarted with the new Mt Aso Loop Shuttle Bus operated by Kyushu Sanko Tourism Co., ltd. This bus provides alternative transport to the...
View ArticleKobe Marathon entries open
Partners Information: Entries are now open to overseas visitors for the 8th Kobe Marathon, held on Sunday, 18 November 2018. The theme of the event is “Thanks and Friendship”. Run this beautiful course...
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Mt Fuji Climbing Tour
Partners Information: Willer Express’s 2-day Mt. Fuji Climbing Tour is so popular that over 3,500 customers have completed it. The tour organisers have figured out how to make it as easy as possible...
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